Lynn Swann Has an Open Field in PA

Lynn Swann, running in the GOP primary for governor of Pennsylvania, has an open field after his primary opponent withdrew. His opponent was toast as soon as his campaign manager called Swann a "rich white guy". Swanny will be the GOP nominee.

Swann is also getting an unplanned boost in his home state from this weekend's victory by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Super Bowl. Swann was one of the speakers at today's victory celebration, and accoring to this report, was not just welcomed as a hall-of-famer (from The Corner):

Lynn Swann was just speaking at the Steelers victory celebration in Pittsburgh (Rendell is in attendance). He was interrupted by the crowd chanting GOVERNOR, GOVERNOR, GOVERNOR! He actually had to stop the crowd and remind them that today is just about the glorious Steeler Super bowl victory !

It is a GREAT day in the 'burgh!

Incidentally, the current governor and Swann's general election opponent Gov. Ed Rendell was also present. The people were not chanting for him. I'll bet today reminded him big-time that he's going to be in for a real fight in November.